inappreciable

in·ap·pre·cia·ble

adj
\ˌi-nə-ˈprē-shə-bəl, -ˈpri-sh(ē-)ə-bəl\

Definition of INAPPRECIABLE

: too small to be perceived <an inappreciable amount>

— in·ap·pre·cia·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of INAPPRECIABLE

1. <an inappreciable change in the temperature>

Origin of INAPPRECIABLE

probably from French inappréciable, from Middle French inappreciable, from in- + appreciable

First Known Use: 1802

Related to INAPPRECIABLE

Synonyms: impalpable, imperceptible, indistinguishable, insensible

Antonyms: appreciable, discernible (also discernable), palpable, perceptible, ponderable, sensible

Related Words: inaudible, intangible, invisible; inconspicuous, indistinct, unnoticeable, unseeable, unseen; faint, insignificant, liminal, slender, slight, subtle, trivial; buried, concealed, covert, disguised, hidden, obscure, shrouded, unapparent, vague

Near Antonyms: audible, observable, recognizable, tangible, visible; clear, conspicuous, evident, eye-catching, manifest, noticeable, obvious, plain, prominent, striking; apparent, distinct, significant, straightforward

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